Castles and Courtship Books
Love, honor, and happily ever afters—set against the grandeur of castles. In the Castles and Courtship series, romance flourishes within the walls of stately manors and crumbling ruins alike. These clean and heartwarming Regency romances promise charming courtships, dashing gentlemen, and heroines with spirit. Each story can be enjoyed on its own, making it easy to lose yourself in a world of love, intrigue, and timeless elegance. ★ ♥ ★ ♥ She’s determined to hold on to her family’s legacy. He’s determined to make it his own. But love has a way of upending even the best-laid plans… Marianne Edgewood has only ever trusted one thing—Brindale Castle. The centuries-old estate is strong, unchanging, and the only true home she’s ever known. When a distant heir suddenly inherits the property, she refuses to give up her place within its walls. No matter what it takes, she must find a way to stay. At last, Peregrine Osborne has everything he’s ever wanted—his uncle’s approval, the admiration of his London peers, and now, the deed to a magnificent castle in Kent. Restoring Brindale to its former glory should be his greatest triumph. If only its infuriatingly stubborn—and undeniably captivating—resident weren’t standing in his way. As Perry embarks on ambitious renovations, Marianne resists at every turn, challenging his plans and unsettling his heart in ways he never expected. The more he fights for control of Brindale, the more he begins to question what—or who—truly makes a house a home. A battle of wills soon turns into something far more precarious… a battle of hearts. And when Marianne and Perry are forced to choose between pride and passion, they must decide if winning the castle is truly worth losing each other. A heartwarming, closed-door Regency romance filled with wit, charm, and slow-burning romance. Perfect for fans of clean and wholesome historical love stories. Books in the Castles and Courtship series: An Amiable Foe by Jennie Goutet To Know Miss May by Deborah M. Hathaway A Heart to Keep by Ashtyn Newbold A Noble Inheritance by Kasey Stockton The Rules of Matchmaking by Rebecca Connolly A Suitable Arrangement by Martha Keyes Charming the Recluse by Mindy Burbidge Strunk An Engagement with the Enemy by Sally Britton
He's supposed to convince her to marry someone else. What happens if he falls for her instead? Living on the small tidal island of St. Michael’s Mount, Miss Livvy May has the freedom to do as she wishes and go where she pleases, thriving in harmony with the Cornish seas. As much as she loves living on the Mount, however, there is one thing she wishes she could change: the fact that everyone wishes to know everything . In an effort to help, Livvy’s father encourages her to find a spouse off of the Mount, but the very thought of leaving her home is unbearable—even if that home includes people who constantly misjudge and misunderstand her. But such a matter is hardly important when she has her books to keep her company. After all, reading is far easier than acknowledging the secrets she is desperate to keep to herself. Secrets about her past, about her family, about her heart—and whom she holds inside of it. Known as the Mount’s Charmer, August Moon has it all—a promising occupation as the castle’s undergardener, a family who loves him, friends who support him, and a community that adores him. The only thing that could make his life better? Finding a wife whose cheerful temperament and sense of adventure match his own. Such a thing is easier said than done, however, when his time is unexpectedly usurped by his supervisor, Mr. May, and a shocking ultimatum: August must help the unsociable Livvy May to find her place in Society or risk losing his place of work at the castle. Spending any amount of time with the woman will most assuredly be a waste of August’s time, but how can he willingly give up his position at the castle when he’s spent his whole life working to get there? With no choice but to accept Mr. May’s demands, August is determined to make quick work of the situation. But assisting the woman proves more than difficult as she refuses to comply with Society’s standards, putting his job—and his future—at risk. Livvy can’t begin to understand why the man is suddenly paying attention to her, but she is determined to keep her secrets to herself, especially the ones that involve August. And yet, when a fraction of the true Livvy shines forth, both of them must decide if their futures are better left spent apart or if falling in love is worth the risk of everything changing—and not entirely for the better. This is a clean, sweet, wholesome romance set in Cornwall during the Regency Era. Enjoy the other books in this series that can be read in any order: An Amiable Foe by Jennie Goutet To Know Miss May by Deborah M. Hathaway A Heart to Keep by Ashtyn Newbold A Noble Inheritance by Kasey Stockton The Rules of Matchmaking by Rebecca Connolly A Suitable Arrangement by Martha Keyes An Engagement with the Enemy by Sally Britton Charming the Recluse by Mindy Burbidge Strunk
Five gentlemen, one eligible young lady…and her reluctantly jealous best friend. Emma Eastwood can think of only two ways to escape a forced marriage to a detestable man: to run away, or to marry someone else. With few prospects for the second option, she escapes with the plan to audition to be a singer in London. When circumstances prevent her from reaching Town, she can think of no other place to hide than at the castle her friend Harry recently inherited. When her plan to hide herself in the castle’s keep fails, Harry’s mother invites her to stay, but with one condition. She must secure a husband from the list of eligible bachelors attending their upcoming house party. But with Harry, the man she has always loved, just an arm’s length away, the task becomes much more difficult. After inheriting a castle, Harry Coleman hoped his luck would turn. But when he finds Emma in the keep, afraid and alone, he can’t help the feelings he buried years ago from resurfacing. But now it’s too late. He already engaged himself foolishly to a woman in London, and now all he can do is watch as five men descend upon his new home and vie for Emma’s heart—the only heart he has ever wanted. Living within the same stone walls of the castle, both Emma and Harry hide their feelings behind walls of their own. But strongholds can’t stand forever. What will happen if it all falls to ruin? A Heart to Keep is a sweet, wholesome regency romance FULL LENGTH NOVEL OF 65,000 words. Enjoy the other books in the multi-author Castles & Courtship series that can be read in any order: An Amiable Foe by Jennie Goutet To Know Miss May by Deborah M. Hathaway A Heart to Keep by Ashtyn Newbold A Noble Inheritance by Kasey Stockton The Rules of Matchmaking by Rebecca Connolly A Suitable Arrangement by Martha Keyes An Engagement with the Enemy by Sally Britton Charming the Recluse by Mindy Burbidge Strunk
They say reformed rakes make the best husbands... Lady Verity wants nothing more than to provide a safe home for her sister, whose simple-mindedness is often misunderstood. When Lady Verity's father and husband both die, passing their house to a stranger, she vows to do whatever she must to ensure her sister's safety. The new earl has a reputation for being a rake, and Lady Verity is prepared to make him an offer he cannot refuse. Daniel Palmer has run from his past for years, hiding from his failures and inadequacies by burying himself in cards, drink, and women. When a distant cousin and his heir both die, leaving Daniel with a title, house, and responsibilities he does not want, Daniel's impulse is to run. But his mother has different plans, and she invites the previous earl's widow and her two daughters to Arden Castle so they can become acquainted on neutral territory. When the countess and her daughters arrive, Daniel quickly learns that Lady Verity is hiding something from him. But as he grows closer to the truth, he learns that not everything is as it seems, and how to measure the true worth of a soul. Book four in the Castles & Courtship Series, A Noble Inheritance is a sweet and clean Regency romance about reforming a rake and the trials faced by people with special needs in the 19th century. Enjoy the other books in the multi-author Castles & Courtship series that can be read in any order: An Amiable Foe by Jennie Goutet To Know Miss May by Deborah M. Hathaway A Heart to Keep by Ashtyn Newbold The Rules of Matchmaking by Rebecca Connolly A Suitable Arrangement by Martha Keyes An Engagement with the Enemy by Sally Britton Charming the Recluse by Mindy Burbidge Strunk
Match not, lest ye be matched... Jane Richards is not interested in marriage at the moment, nor is she particularly concerned about it. The Season is an opportunity to be out and about, to engage with others, and to experience all that life, and London, have to offer. A house party to a castle in the Cotswolds with her elderly aunt isn't exactly what she had intended, but her curiosity gets the better of her, and she accepts. When she notices a gentleman who would be utterly perfect for one of her oldest friends, she determines she must intervene to make the match between them, but it will require help. Simon Appleby isn't sure why he agreed to a house party in the Cotswolds, especially as he'd be accompanying his aunt, but it is better than enduring excessive events in London, all engineered to force romantic connections among Society. But even he must admit that his friend has found his perfect match among the party guests, and is going to ruin his chances if left to his own devices. Simon finds himself colluding with the amusing, if willful, Jane Richards to throw their friends together at every possible opportunity, finding more entertainment in interfering than he could ever have imagined. But are they the only ones making a match at this house party? Only time will tell... The Rules of Matchmaking is a sweet, witty Regency romance novel. Enjoy the other books in the multi-author Castles & Courtship series that can be read in any order: An Amiable Foe by Jennie Goutet To Know Miss May by Deborah M. Hathaway A Heart to Keep by Ashtyn Newbold A Noble Inheritance by Kasey Stockton The Rules of Matchmaking by Rebecca Connolly A Suitable Arrangement by Martha Keyes An Engagement with the Enemy by Sally Britton Charming the Recluse by Mindy Burbridge Strunk
The arrangement may well be suitable, but is it bearable? As the new Earl of Lismore, it is Sandy Duncan’s duty to save both his family and Lochlarren Castle from impending ruin. He has always known he must marry well, but his father’s deathbed revelation of a slew of other debts creates an unexpected urgency to the situation. With his last breath, Sandy’s father extracts a promise from him to accept the match he has arranged: a marriage to the daughter of a low-born but wealthy English merchant. While Juliana Godfrey has never had the recognition of Society’s most elite, she has been able to take comfort in what she does have: money—and she has that in spades. Her father’s newest ambition to marry her into the aristocracy, however, could provide her with both things. The fact that the Duncans are Scots—and Highland ones, at that—is not ideal, but an earldom simply cannot be refused. Despite being the face of the Duncan family’s salvation, Juliana’s reception at Lochlarren Castle is less than warm. As for the earl, he is bewildered to find his prospective bride arrogant and condescending, evidently expecting her future family to be barbaric. In spite of such shaky foundations, however, the match must proceed, bleak as the future may be to both participants. Will first impressions stand against the intimacy marriage brings, or are money and title all Sandy and Juliana can truly hope for from their union? *** Enjoy the other books in the multi-author Castles & Courtship series, which can be read in any order: An Amiable Foe by Jennie Goutet To Know Miss May by Deborah M. Hathaway A Heart to Keep by Ashtyn Newbold A Noble Inheritance by Kasey Stockton The Rules of Matchmaking by Rebecca Connolly and more to come from Sally Britton and Mindy Burbidge Strunk
Debutantes, debates, and disasters abound when two former enemies join forces to maintain their freedom. James Aldwick isn’t ready to settle down, but his father, Baron Retford, doesn’t give him a choice. The stigma of illegitimacy has haunted the baron his whole life, and it’s up to his son to reestablish their good name by marrying into a family with a perfect pedigree. A series of summer parties is the obvious course of action and the perfect opportunity to parade eligible ladies before the reluctant James. Jessica Westcote, the only daughter of a gentleman, is the dearest friend of James’s sister. When an invitation to Amoret Castle’s long list of events arrives, Jessica accepts to spend time with her friend, not the infuriating James. Even if she does enjoy their spats. But when her father announces that she must betroth herself before the end of summer, she has more in common with James than she likes. James is certain his former foe won’t lay down arms long enough for a truce, even if it means they both avoid matrimony. Battle lines are drawn, but it isn’t long before those lines begin to blur. Are they friends or foes? Enemies or allies? As the end of summer approaches and James must make his choice, can Jessica trust long enough to imagine a future with him? Enjoy the other books in the multi-author Castles & Courtship series, which can be read in any order: An Amiable Foe by Jennie Goutet To Know Miss May by Deborah M. Hathaway A Heart to Keep by Ashtyn Newbold A Noble Inheritance by Kasey Stockton The Rules of Matchmaking by Rebecca Connolly A Suitable Arrangement by Martha Keyes Charming the Recluse by Mindy Burbidge Strunk
When is a shell more than a shell? When it’s offered out of love. Arawn Beavin was never fond of Society. But after the tragic death of his sister, he withdrew from all Society becoming a virtual recluse, vowing to stay cooped up in his family’s castle for the rest of his life. If only his mother were so accommodating. As their mourning period comes to an end, his mother invites her dearest friend to the castle without his knowledge or permission. Little does Arawn know the upheaval that will come along in the form of the friend’s daughter. She is irreverent and completely disrespectful of his societal norms. Even though Marjorie Fitzroy descends from nobility, it doesn’t mean she has enjoyed the benefits. And their return to society changed things very little. But then an invitation comes to visit a friend of her mother’s and it seems as though their situation might be changing. But her hopes and excitement are quickly dispelled. The castle is nothing like those she read about in her favorite gothic novels. Except, perhaps for the grumpy marquess that resides within. He does nothing but brood and scowl at everything she says and does. Indeed, she finds little to like about him, but plenty of difficulty in avoiding him. When Arwan discovers his sister’s death may not have been an accident, he enlists Marjorie’s help. Together with several unexpected occupants of the castle, they set out to find the person responsible. He soon discovers that the wall he has built around his heart may not be as strong as he believed. While she tries to build a wall around her heart before the hurt she knows is coming can get through. Not all walls are impenetrable. But when their walls are left in crumbles, will their hearts be also? Books in the Castles and Courtship series may be read in any order: An Amiable Foe by Jennie Goutet To Know Miss May by Deborah M. Hathaway A Heart to Keep by Ashtyn Newbold A Noble Inheritance by Kasey Stockton The Rules of Matchmaking by Rebecca Connolly A Suitable Arrangement by Martha Keyes An Engagement with the Enemy by Sally Britton